Probability · Class 10 · CBSE Mathematics
A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which comes to rest pointing at one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and these are equally likel…
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A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which comes to rest pointing at one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and these are equally likely outcomes. What is the probability that it will point at a number greater than 4?
- A.1/2Correct answer
- B.1/4
- C.3/8
- D.5/8
Solution
Total possible numbers = 8. Numbers greater than 4 are 5, 6, 7, and 8 (total 4 numbers). Therefore, the required probability is .
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